Perhaps because of its proximity (or lack thereof) to central Japan, the beautiful lacquer wares of Akita may be lesser known than other regions. Here is an exquisite sake cup and katakuchi serer of turned wood covered in multiple layers of soft, black lacquer by Sato Fumiyuki of the Kawatsura lacquer tradition. A belt of gilded binding wrapping the body is the only decoration...

The pottery style know as “nerikomi” or sometimes “neriage” in Japan is a technique where various colors and consistencies of clay are stacked together and then cut through to reveal a unique pattern. Here we see a beautiful execution of this approach by potter Wakasugi Naomi (b. 1974) who spent many years perfecting the technique...

B&W terra cotta slipware covered jar with decoration inspired by ancient Greek ionic columns

Terra cotta, slips and glaze

9.5" X 7.5"

Functional, decorative and food safe

Mukoyama Fumiya enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Zogan Yusai Fusha-mon Tsubo (Color Inlayed Wind Mill Pattern Tsubo). It is 25 cm (10 inches) diameter, 22 cm (8-1/2 inches) tall and in excellent condition. Mukoyama Fumiya was born in Tokyo in 1960, graduating the Kyoto Ceramic Research institute before apprenticing in Hagi under 15th generation Sakakura Shinbei in 1984. He spent time in Shiga before settling in Mashiko in 1990, establishing his own kiln in 1993...

A tall vase covered in rich Oribe green by Yamaguchi Makoto enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Oribe Kaki. Asymmetric lines scar the blanketed green body, the rim split to half around the spiraling form. An excellent example of this artists work.
Size, D 11.2 cm H 34.6 cm
Condition, Excellent
A rising star in the pottery world, Yamaguchi Makoto was born in Seto, Aichi prefecture in 1978. In 2000 he was apprenticed to Hiroshige Kato (Kasen Toen)...

Being offered is an absolutely extraordinary one of a kind 7/8 INCH THICK sterling silver necklace made by Tane Silversmiths (the Tiffany of Mexico) of Mexico City, Mexico in the original suede box. The Tane archives confirm the necklace is a one of a kind piece from 2005. Heavy gauge statement necklace comprising a grouping of multiple chains in a twist design to create a chain mail masterpiece, attached to an 18k gold gilded tongue and box closure. Dimensions: size 20...

A Pendant created by and stamped MIMI DEE STERLING silver sculpture holding an 8 X 12 mm tumbled Red Garnet and 2 odd cut Rainbow Moonstones with Bright Blue Flashes for Candy's blue eyes. Just under 2" which includes the hand shaped J hook X 7/8", as she prefers smaller pieces.
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Sadamitsu Sugimoto has been working with ink paintings "Zenga" not only pottery for the purpose to spread "wabi sabi" conception. Daruma Boddhidahma is the founder of Zen Buddhism He went to China from India and spreaded meditation method with Buddhism...

Solid sterling earrings with inset chrysoprase by Jensen USA designer, Laurence Foss. These were made in 2005 and bought directly from the artist. They hang 2-1/2" excluding wires. One corner/edge of a pendant is a tiny bit curved but it was purchased that way.

Sadamitsu Sugimoto, a great master of the ceramic art scene in Japan, was led by Tachibana Daiki the great Zen teacher and has been producing a lot of masterpieces through over 40 years .He has been studying the world of “wabi, sabi, and yugen” as his life's theme. *Tachibana Daiki is well known that former Arkansas Gov...

Prepare to be blown away by this masterpiece from the son of Living National Treasure Matsui Kosei, enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Neriage Tsubo. A magnificent and voluminous, in remarkable color variations, decorated with leaves design. The textures is smooth, creating a pleasurable experience for both the eyes and the hands. This is one not to be missed, and one we will be hard pressed to let go...

Here is one of a kind Sake set consist of an Iga Tokkuri, Hakeme Katakuchi, Shino Guinomi and Ido Sakazuki, the many styles for which Shiro is known. Each is uniquely engraved with the artist’s signature and they come enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Sake-ki Soroi (Full Sake set). Something not simply to be seen or collected, but used and experienced...

Cold Sake Decanter, Reishuki. A spouted bowl used for serving cold or room temperature sake. Also appropriate for serving sauces, as a food bowl, or for flowers. Shino and Bamboo Ash glazes. H. 3"(7.5cm) x W. 6.25"(16cm.) "Mimi tsuki," (with attached "ears" on sides.) By Sachiko Furuya; Honolulu, HI. Sachiko Furuya hails from Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan...

A stylish Tsutsu Chawan by Kishimoto Kennin enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Iga Chawan On top, and named within Shinobi-Mono by Tachibana Daiki, Priest from Daitokuji Temple.  The Zen master has chosen an interesting name in Shinobimono.  It means “That which is hidden or unseen”; hidden like the nature of Zen, Buddhist law, or the final destination on the path of Tea.  It also was another name for Ninja, the famous families of spies and assassins of Japan, whose most fa...

Broad temmoku glazed teabowl with overall impressed design inspired by ancient Chinese bronzes.

Porcelain and glaze

5.25" X 4"

Functional, decorative and food safe

Guinomi, Sake Cup, Shino Glaze. John Miller; Portland, OR. H. 1.875" (4.75cm) x Dia. 2.625" (6.75cm.) Vol. 3.75oz (110cc.) John Salgir Miller was born in Elmira, NY, in 1974 and earned his BFA in ceramics and illiustration from the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. He has been inspired the mingei aesthetic and by the work of Shoji Hamada since he began studying ceramics in high school. While at Mass Art studying under Ben Ryterband (who spent time studying pottery in Japan,) he had the ch...

A wonderful deep dark bowl perfect for trapping the heat and aroma of tea in winter by Tsujimura Shiro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hikidashi-Kuro Chawan. The feeling is like Raku, with a thin glaze over rough clay affecting hi-iro colors within the glazing. This is a great example of the diverse style of this artist who is known for radical textures and natural effects. It perfectly displays another aspect of his personality, a quieter side of the man found one on one.